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UK could face food shortages if Middle East war continues

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 16 Apr 2026, 7:29pm
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UK could face food shortages if Middle East war continues

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 16 Apr 2026, 7:29pm

There's concerns the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to food shortages in the UK.

Reports claim that people are concerned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will lead to a shortage of carbon dioxide - which is essential in food production. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Prime Minister Kier Starmer has warned people to start preparing.

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